License Analyst - Contract, License, Registration (CL&R, Field Talent)

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We invest in our people. We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their career and in turn, our business.
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What you'll do:
Under the general direction of the manager and specialist, administer the individual initial license and renewal process for Financial Representatives (FRs) and associate FRs; audit listings received from insurance departments for company license/appointment renewals. Accuracy and timeliness are critical to the Financial Representative's ability to continue to represent and sell NM products. A CLR Analyst must be detail-oriented, a fast learner, and an excellent communicator to handle various tasks and escalate concerns as needed.
How you will do it:
Financial Representative Licensing (75%) :

• Analyze, evaluate, and process state insurance applications, investigate, and resolve license problems, within service goals.
• Process/terminate state appointments utilizing SIRCON, State websites, RegEd and other internet tools/resources.
• Obtain FR's FINRA securities status via Internet WEBCRD, registers FRs with state securities departments.
• Validates pre-requisites for licensing in non-resident states which includes resident qualifications, securities registrations, and continuing education requirements. Enters data to update the NMFN database.
• Inputs billing codes to ensure correct chargeback/reimbursement to the field.
• Responds to calls, advising the field on license issues ranging from routine to complex. Uses reference material as a guide but must perform additional research as needed. Calls State Insurance departments for clarification.

Renewals (15%) :

• Receives renewed licenses that show a break in continuity and verifies whether the company appointment needs to be re-established. Communicates with the field regarding when solicitation can resume.

Team Responsibilities/Customer Service (10%) :

• Consistently meets divisional service level goals and performs well in a team environment. Shares knowledge in team meetings and identifies process improvements.

• As business needs dictate, aids with other job functions throughout CLR and participates in special projects. This includes but is not limited to providing back-up support to divisional team members during vacation and/or high-volume work periods.
• Provides a high level of customer service to internal and external customers. Via telephone and e-mail, facilitates the license process for our field customers.

Bring Your Best! What this role needs:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years customer service experience in a professional environment.
• Past work experience demonstrating strong personal organization, self-motivation and follow through with the ability to multi-task and effectively identify and establish priorities.
• Proficient data entry and keyboarding skills.
• Proven ability to oversee confidential information in a fast paced, high volume work environment with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Initiative and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and adapt to changing priorities.
• A record of consistently good attendance.

Career Path:
CLR Analyst, Sr CLR Analyst, CLR Team Lead, CLR Specialist, CLR Consultant (Standards & Governance Team), CLR Manager
Benefits:
Great pay package, 401K, company sponsored retirement plan, educational assistance, performance-based incentive pay, medical, dental and vision insurance, parental leave, caregiver time off....and more!
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This position has been classified as an Associated Person under NMIS guidelines and requires fingerprinting and completion of required form.
Required Certifications:
Non-Registered Fingerprinted - FINRA
Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$19.71
Pay Range - End:
$29.57
Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please click here for additional information relating to location-based pay structures.
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• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups